Stående ged og en liggende vædder 1620 - 1683

"Stående ged og en liggende vædder" (Standing Goat and a Reclining Ram) is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Nicolaes Berchem (1620-1683). This etching captures the detailed anatomy and texture of two farm animals, a goat standing erect with its head held high, and a ram resting on the ground, creating a contrasting image of movement and stillness. The work is a testament to Berchem's skilled draftsmanship and his interest in depicting the natural world. This drawing, held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Berchem's mastery of animal illustration and his contribution to the Dutch Golden Age of art.